So why do we sleep?
We know sleep is good for us, but why do we sleep?This is a question that researchers have been working hard to find the answers to. Check out this 3 minute video to learn some sleep science that...
View ArticleSleep deprivation and its consequences.
Sleep deprivation and its consequences.Professor Matthew Naughton presents a FREE Public lecture. Monday August 22, 6-7pm, UWA. Sleep is crucial for life, health, and well-being. In this lecture,...
View ArticleUnderstanding how to sleep well by understanding what gets in the way
There is a great deal of information on the internet about how to get a good night’s sleep. So much so that it can be overwhelming. In order to simplify, it can be useful to think of three types of...
View ArticleAre Power Naps helpful? What does the science say?
The answer is, it depends. Read on to learn about the potential benefits of naps and how to realise them. In general, for a healthy adult, a long daytime sleep is not a great idea as it is likely to...
View ArticleThe low down on screens before bed
There is a lot of talk about the negative impact of pre-bed screen use on sleep. Many of us still do it though…..and some of us do it and even sleep well. Media messaging often takes a one-size fits...
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Is it a myth that we need 8 hours sleep? How much sleep do I need? How much...
Almost anything we read about sleep says we need 8 hours. Numerous studies have been published concerning the dangers of lack of sleep, to our general health and wellbeing. We now understand that...
View ArticleFirst ever Nobel Prize in Sleep/circadian rhythms
This year, the first Nobel Prize in the area of sleep science was won. The prize was based on important research that improves understanding of how the body clock (circadian rhythm) influences our...
View ArticleImproving sleep to improve Performance: What does the research say?
Good sleep can help us perform at our best, this is true for everyone, including elite athletes. Good sleep plays an important role in optimising performance and recovery outcomes across a range of...
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Is it time to get help for your trouble sleeping?
Pri Mithal, BSc. (Hons), MPsych (Clin)...
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Answers to 5 of your most common questions about sleep
Sleep health is important. We understand that everyone needs at least reasonable sleep to function happily and healthily. Yet sleep itself can be somewhat mysterious and misunderstood. The Sleep...
View ArticleRevolutionising at-home sleep monitoring: Introducing the Somfit home sleep...
Sleep can be a difficult thing to perceive. For a start, falling asleep is defined by the absence of memory so it can be hard to judge when we cross over from wakefulness into sleep.
View ArticleHow do you respond to caffeine? How Genetics Influence Caffeine’s Impact on...
Caffeine is one of the most frequently consumed psychoactive substances in the world and is used to combat fatigue and sleepiness. – we all know someone who claims they can’t start their day without a...
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